Daniel 1:9
Daniel 1:9 in Multiple Translations
Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,
Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
Now God made Daniel to find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.
And God put into the heart of the captain of the unsexed servants kind feelings and pity for Daniel.
God had helped Daniel to be viewed with kindness and sympathy by the chief eunuch.
(Nowe God had brought Daniel into fauour, and tender loue with the chiefe of the Eunuches)
And God giveth Daniel for kindness and for mercies before the chief of the eunuchs;
Now God made Daniel find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.
Now God had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
And God gave to Daniel grace and mercy in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.
God had caused Ashpenaz to greatly respect me,
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Daniel 1:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתֵּ֤ן
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִים֙
אֶת
דָּ֣נִיֵּ֔אל
לְ/חֶ֖סֶד
וּֽ/לְ/רַחֲמִ֑ים
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
שַׂ֥ר
הַ/סָּרִיסִֽים
וַ/יִּתֵּ֤ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִים֙
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
דָּ֣נִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1840
Daniel
N-proper
לְ/חֶ֖סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
Prep | N-ms
וּֽ/לְ/רַחֲמִ֑ים
racham
H7356
womb
Conj | Prep | N-mp
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
שַׂ֥ר
sar
H8269
ruler
N-ms
הַ/סָּרִיסִֽים
çârîyç
H5631
eunuch
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 1:9
וַ/יִּתֵּ֤ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִים֙
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
דָּ֣נִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1840
"Daniel"
N-proper
Daniel was a man from the tribe of Judah, son of David and Abigail, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.3.3; son of: David (H1732) and Abigail (H0026); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); also called Daniel at 1Ch.3.1; Aramaic of kil.av (כִּלְאָב "Chileab" H3609) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 2nd son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess 2) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 2a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H1095 or H1096) 3) a priest of the line of Ithamar who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:1; Daniel 1:21; Daniel 12:9.
לְ/חֶ֖סֶד
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
וּֽ/לְ/רַחֲמִ֑ים
racham
H7356
"womb"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
This word refers to compassion or tender love, often describing God's feelings towards people. It can also mean the womb, symbolizing care and nurturing. The KJV translates it as compassion, mercy, or pity.
Definition: womb Another spelling of re.chem (רֶ֫חֶם "womb" H7358)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bowels, compassion, damsel, tender love, (great, tender) mercy, pity, womb. See also: Genesis 43:14; Psalms 106:46; Psalms 25:6.
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
שַׂ֥ר
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-ms
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
הַ/סָּרִיסִֽים
çârîyç
H5631
"eunuch"
Art | N-mp
A eunuch was a high-ranking official in a royal court, often in charge of the female apartments. This word is used in the Bible to describe important ministers of state. In the book of Acts, the Ethiopian eunuch was a prominent official who met Philip and became a Christian.
Definition: official, eunuch
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: chamberlain, eunuch, officer. Compare H7249 (רַב־סָרִיס). See also: Genesis 37:36; Esther 2:21; Isaiah 39:7.
Study Notes — Daniel 1:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 1:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 1:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 1:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 1:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 1:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 1:9
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 1:9
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 1:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 1:9
- Sermons on Daniel 1:9
Context — Daniel’s Faithfulness
7The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
8But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.
9Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,
10but he said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. For why should he see your faces looking thinner than those of the other young men your age? You would endanger my head before the king!” 11Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 39:21 | the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. |
| 2 | Proverbs 16:7 | When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. |
| 3 | Psalms 106:46 | He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 8:50 | May You forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all the transgressions they have committed against You, and may You grant them compassion in the eyes of their captors to show them mercy. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 2:4 | “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven |
| 6 | Acts 7:10 | and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. |
| 7 | Ezra 7:27–28 | Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, and who has shown me favor before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. And because the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, I took courage and gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me. |
| 8 | Nehemiah 1:11 | O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.) |
| 9 | Psalms 4:3 | Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. |
| 10 | Genesis 32:28 | Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.” |
Daniel 1:9 Summary
This verse shows that God was with Daniel and helped him by making the chief official like him. This is similar to how God helped Joseph in Genesis 39:4, where Joseph's master saw that God was with him and made him successful. God wants us to trust Him and know that He is always working for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28. By trusting God, we can have confidence that He will help us in our own lives, just like He helped Daniel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official?
This means that God intervened in Daniel's life, causing the chief official to look upon him with kindness and understanding, as seen in Daniel 1:9, similar to how Joseph was treated by his master in Genesis 39:4.
Why was the chief official's favor important for Daniel?
The chief official's favor was crucial because it allowed Daniel to make requests, such as not eating the king's food, which was important for his spiritual well-being, as seen in Daniel 1:8 and supported by principles in Romans 14:13-14.
How does this verse demonstrate God's sovereignty?
This verse shows God's sovereignty because it highlights how God can change the hearts of those in power, granting favor to His people, as also seen in Proverbs 21:1 and Esther 4:14.
What can we learn from Daniel's experience about trusting God?
We can learn that trusting God means relying on His provision and care, even in difficult situations, and that He can bring about positive outcomes, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and illustrated in Daniel 1:9.
Reflection Questions
- How have I experienced God's favor and compassion in my own life, and how can I be more aware of His presence in my daily circumstances?
- What are some areas where I need to trust God for His provision and care, and how can I apply the principles from Daniel's life to my own?
- In what ways can I demonstrate faith and obedience to God, even when it's challenging or unpopular, like Daniel did in refusing the king's food?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust and reliance on God, knowing that He is sovereign over all aspects of my life, including the hearts of those in authority?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 1:9
Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 1:9
Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. God had brought Daniel into favour. The favour of others toward the godly is the doing of God. So in Joseph's case (Genesis 39:21).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 1:9
This is a special act of God’ s favour to his afflicted people, to give them any favour in the eyes of them that do afflict them; , He made them to be pitied of those that carried them captive. This is the effect of sincere holiness and innocence, . This is the effect of prayer, . This is the effect of the special presence of God, ,4,21.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 1:9
Daniel 1:9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.Ver. 9. Now God had brought Daniel into favour.] God is never wanting to the truly conscientious. Let them choose rather to offend all the world than to do things sinful, and they shall be sure of good success. The prince of the eunuchs dared not yield to Daniel’ s request, but he connived at the steward’ s yieldance.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 1:9
(9) Into favour.—The close correspondence between Daniel and Joseph has been frequently remarked. Each finds favour with his master, and afterwards with a foreign monarch. The grace of God enables each to overcome the temptations into which his circumstances lead him. The acute natural faculties of each are miraculously increased by God; and, lastly, each is sent into a foreign land to comfort exiled Israel. (See Genesis 39:21; 1 Kings 8:50; Nehemiah 1:11; Psalms 106:46.) No less striking is the resemblance of Nebuchadnezzar to Pharaoh.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 1:9
9. And God made Daniel to find kindness and compassion in the sight of, &c.] lit. ‘gave Daniel to kindness and compassion before’: exactly the same idiom which occurs (without ‘kindness and’) in 1 Kings 8:50 (whence Psalms 106:46). The pluperfect (‘had brought’) is grammatically incorrect: the meaning is that the kindness was experienced immediately after the request. Cf., though the expressions are different, the similar case of Joseph, Genesis 39:21.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 1:9
Now God had brought Daniel into favor - Compare Genesis 39:21; Proverbs 16:7. By what means this had been done is not mentioned.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 1:9
9-16. The Rab-saris objected to the proposed change of diet — to pulse (vegetables) and water — out of “favor and compassion” for Daniel (Daniel 1:9, R.V.), and for fear of his own life if the boys
Sermons on Daniel 1:9
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The Lord Had Made Them Joyful, and Turned by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that God has the power to turn the hearts of men, as demonstrated in the lives of biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, and Daniel. He encourages believers to |
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(Genesis) Genesis 39:21-23 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joseph from the Bible. He highlights how despite the challenging circumstances Joseph faced, the Lord was with him and showed h |
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Magnificent Mercy by Chuck Swindoll | Charles Swindoll preaches on the profound impact of experiencing relief, highlighting how God, as the author of relief, grants us peace, satisfaction, and ease through His mercy. S |
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Genesis 39:2 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that 'The Lord was with Joseph' throughout his life, showcasing how God's presence guided him from his youth, through slavery, temptation, imprisonment, and |
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Placing Your Enemies in the Hands of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God's word in order to receive His blessings. He tells a story using the imagery of different trees represent |
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A Life of Peace by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of pursuing a life of peace in three key areas: peace with God inwardly, peace with all men, and peace in circumstances and relationships. It |
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Studies in Isaiah - Part 6 by Harry Ironside | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of having a clear understanding of the outline of the Bible. He mentions that the book of Isaiah can be divided into three part |